Date: January 30, 1942
World War II: Nearly 250 Japanese warplanes attack the northern Australian city of Darwin, killing 243 people. Date: February 19, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 19 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II Baedeker Blitz Hits Exeter, Bath,…
World War II: Battle of Pasir Panjang contributes to the fall of Singapore. Date: February 14, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 14 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Bombing of Lübeck: RAF Bomber Command’s First Major Success, March 29, 1942MacArthur’s…
World War II: Japanese submarines fire artillery shells at the coastline near Santa Barbara, California. Date: February 23, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 23 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Battle of Rabaul Begins Japanese Invasion of New Guinea, January…
Voice of America, the official external radio and television service of the United States government, begins broadcasting with programs aimed at areas controlled by the Axis powers. Date: February 1, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 1 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
Anne Frank receives a diary for her thirteenth birthday. Date: June 12, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 12 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Free French Retreat from Bir Hakeim Delays Axis Advance, June 11, 1942Battle of Stalingrad: Soviet Operation…
World War II: Second day of the Battle of Bukit Timah is fought in Singapore. Date: February 11, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 11 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Japanese Invade Ambon, Allied POWs Killed – January 30, 1942RMS…